Brahmastra

Gen Naravane’s legacy can only be understood over time. But it’s altered LAC dynamics forever

Snehesh Alex Philip - 21 January, 2022

CDS Rawat’s crash shows why India needs independent team to probe aircraft accidents

China land law to new acquisition, why 2022 is a critical year for Indian military

With Gen Bipin Rawat gone, here is why it is critical for Modi to select the right CDS

Chinese navy is planning ahead. India’s approach doesn’t match up, above sea or below

Snehesh Alex Philip - 26 November, 2021

While China has been focusing on its naval build-up, from carriers to destroyers, Indian Navy’s budget keeps decreasing.

India’s defence procurement must be driven by investment in emerging tech. CDS taking lead

Snehesh Alex Philip - 12 November, 2021

The review by the CDS seeks to break down the silos that the three Services work in as far as procurement is concerned.

India dropped the ball in Kashmir, but it can’t afford to along the LAC

Snehesh Alex Philip - 29 October, 2021

For those who have been following the Kashmir and India-China developments closely, both outcomes are no surprise.

Gen Bipin Rawat’s Russia, US visits show something is changing in India’s military diplomacy

Snehesh Alex Philip - 8 October, 2021

India has openly pitched for exporting weapons to regions such as Africa, which has been traditionally dominated by China.

Air Marshal Chaudhari knows the mess IAF is in. Must push the govt for more fighter aircraft

Snehesh Alex Philip - 24 September, 2021

The IAF chief has his platter full to transform it into a modern fighting force, capable of not just defending its borders but also for force projection outside.

Rafale, S-400 or C-295, all came from out-of-the-box thinking. India should do it more often

Snehesh Alex Philip - 10 September, 2021

Recent defence deals have been successful only because they were made through unconventional means, circumventing the long and tedious procurement processes.

Russia a forever partner but defence ties with India seems to have run its course

Snehesh Alex Philip - 27 August, 2021

Indian defence establishment has already made up its mind about what it wants from Moscow now.

Gen Naravane urged to drop L1 regime from defence procurement. That’s just one problem area

Snehesh Alex Philip - 13 August, 2021

What Naravane stated publicly has been rued for years, in private, in the defence establishment.

India right to wait till Taliban comes in full view. No need to rush into an ‘Afghan strategy’

Snehesh Alex Philip - 30 July, 2021

A pro-Pakistan government in Afghanistan will be a disaster for India. Because China too will be controlling Kabul through Islamabad. But Delhi right to 'wait and watch'.

Soft kill or hard kill, there’s no foolproof system to counter drones. India needs R&D

Snehesh Alex Philip - 16 July, 2021

In itself, the Jammu attack did not cost much but it has forced India to eventually spend a lot of money to counter the threat of drones.

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ThePrint Team - 28 May, 2021

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Yemen’s ragtag rebels became a threat to world economy, showed military power has its limits

Praveen Swami - 26 January, 2022

Iran and Saudi Arabia are talking—but it might be too late to put the war-making djinn back in the bottle. Power-brokers in Yemen depend on violence to secure influence.

Covid endemicity isn’t a promise to safety. Experts tell you why

26 January, 2022

South China Sea or Arunachal Pradesh – China is using lawfare to expand territory

26 January, 2022

Economy

India to look at Brazil, Russia for sunflower oil as invasion threat looms over Ukraine

Pratik Parija - 26 January, 2022

Ukraine is India's biggest supplier of sunflower oil. Any escalation in Russia-Ukraine tension is likely to hit edible oil prices in the country as 70% of its requirement is imported.

Brahmastra

Gen Naravane’s legacy can only be understood over time. But it’s altered LAC dynamics forever

CDS Rawat’s crash shows why India needs independent team to probe aircraft accidents

China land law to new acquisition, why 2022 is a critical year for Indian military

With Gen Bipin Rawat gone, here is why it is critical for Modi to select the right CDS

On Camera

YourTurn

Guidelines for YourTurn submissions

Opinion

Yemen’s ragtag rebels became a threat to world economy, showed military power has its limits

Covid endemicity isn’t a promise to safety. Experts tell you why

South China Sea or Arunachal Pradesh – China is using lawfare to expand territory

Economy

India to look at Brazil, Russia for sunflower oil as invasion threat looms over Ukraine

Defence

‘Mystery’ brochure on 1971 War crops Indira Gandhi, Jagjivan Ram from images, courts controversy

National Interest

Modi vs non-BJP CMs: When most popular isn’t all-powerful & why Centre-state ties will worsen

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